Behavioral Health Brief

Jim Callaghan, President and CEO of TURN Behavioral Health Services, discusses his unexpected path from international business, tech, real estate, and finance into leading a mission-driven behavioral health organization. He reflects on how board service, fundraising efforts like Benavon, and witnessing the impact of programs such as the FRC shifted his perspective on people seeking help and deepen...

Danny Stone, Vice President of TURN Behavioral Health Services, and Tim Bryson, Program Manager at TURN Behavioral Health Services, discuss their journeys from homelessness—and, in Danny’s case, incarceration—to leadership in California’s behavioral health system. From Danny’s turning point on the edge of a ten-story building to both leaders’ commitment to giving back, the conversation examines re...

What if the difference between reaching recovery and reaching a breaking point is not simply willpower—but whether someone is seen soon enough and whether help is built to reach them? In this special compilation episode of Behavioral Health Brief, seven conversations come together to tell one connected story about lived experience, human dignity, and the systems that determine whether people recei...

For more than 15 years, Dr. Luke Bergmann has worked inside public health systems in New York and California, confronting a troubling contradiction: behavioral healthcare is designed to respond to emergencies, but not always to prevent them. While nearly every other area of medicine focuses on managing conditions before they become critical, behavioral health continues to organize itself around th...

Jennifer Robbins knows firsthand that recovery is about far more than overcoming addiction—it's about rediscovering purpose, rebuilding trust, and believing that change is possible. On this episode of *Behavioral Health Brief*, Jennifer shares her extraordinary journey from repeated arrests and addiction to becoming a substance use disorder counselor at the very North County Center for Change that...

Jim Callahan, CEO of TURN Behavioral Health Services, interviews Dr. Wendy Broughton, COO, about her journey and leadership. Wendy shares her pride in her daughter's graduation and the impact of TURN's work on her family. She discusses the recent strategic retreat, highlighting the board's engagement and vision. Wendy emphasizes the importance of compassion in treatment, noting that therapeutic re...

Jim Callahan, CEO of TURN Behavioral Health Services, hosts a podcast episode featuring Sharon Hill, a program manager with 26 years at TURN. Sharon shares her journey from Compton to addiction, homelessness, and incarceration. She highlights her recovery, starting with a pivotal conversation with a police officer and treatment at California Institute for Women. Sharon discusses her work at Casa A...

Jim Callaghan, CEO of TURN Behavioral Health Services, and Dr. Laura Otis-Miles discuss mental health awareness, the ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) model, and the challenges and successes in behavioral health. Dr. Otis-Miles shares her personal journey, inspired by her sister's struggles, leading to a career in psychology and community mental health. They highlight the importance of early int...

This episode of the "Behavioral Health Brief" offers up a wonderful conversation between Jim Callaghan, President and CEO of TURN Behavioral Health Services and Jon Aasted, Veteran Engagement Coordinator for Mayor Todd Gloria's office in San Diego. Jon shares his journey from joining the Navy after a bomb threat incident to his current role, emphasizing the importance of community partnerships and...

In the very first episode of the Behavioral Health Brief , Jim Callaghan, President and CEO of TURN Behavioral Health Services, hosts a detailed interview with retired US Navy Captain Sheldon Margolis, exploring Margolis’s extensive 30-year military career, his leadership experiences, and his ongoing advocacy for veterans. Margolis recounts his entry into the Navy through the ROTC program, initial...